Windows Update cannot currently check for updates

I get this message when I check for updates...."Windows Update cannot currently check for updates because the service is not running. You may need to restart your computer"

The Check for Updates option in the Windows Update window, has a red shield with a cross in it, and I get the "Windows Update cannot currently check for updates because the service is not running. You may need to restart your computer" message when I click the Check for Updates button.

Coincidentally, Search Indexing is also not working.

I don't know when this all started, but it seems that it may have started when I did a system clone of my original system HDD using AOMEI Backupper Professional Edition 2.2

The new HDD (which is the clone) all works fine as far as I can see, except for the two issues.

I have tried various Microsoft Fixits, Cmd processes as well as SFC, and started services in Services (Local), all to no avail.

I just installed Win7 on my Asus K95VJ laptop and Windows Update is not working. I tried the troubleshooting from Microsoft "Windows Update Cannot Check For Updates" error message when you try to install updates but without any luck.
If I select from that webpage to automatically fix my problem, I get the results from my Untitled2.jpg printscreen.
When I go to Control Panel -> Administrative Tools -> Services, the 3 services that are required for Windows Update to work appear with status Started, but not Running. See my Untitled.jpg printscreen. I tried restarting them without any luck.
I don't know what to do anymore and I don't understand why it's not working... please help me out.

Answer:Windows Update cannot currently check for updates...

Well, this is awkward, but I fixed it I found the solution somewhere else. I had to go to C:\Windows\SoftwareDistribution\DataStore\Logs and delete edb.log (it's a .txt file), then restart the computer. For I don't know what stupid reason, that edb file was corrupt and prevent Windows Update from running. Deleting it made Windows replace it with a brand new one and fixed my problem.

windows update cannot currently check for updates, because updates on this computer are controller by your system administratorI'm running win7 home premium. I ran tweaking repair tool, and the problem persists. have any ideas why?

I noticed this because the "New updates are available" always displays at the bottom task bar (by the clock) and shows the same two updates that have already been installed:Security Update for Windows 7 for x64-based Systems (KB2676562)Security Update for Windows 7 for x64-based Systems (KB2813170)

I've tried running the "sfc /scannow" in an elevated command prompt but get the following message & error:

Beginning system scan. This process will take some time.

Windows Resource Protection could not perform the requested operation.

Thanks.

Answer:Windows Update - Cannot Check for Updates

Sounds like you have some corrupt Windows update components. By chance have you tried a System Restore? This may not correct your issue if there are corrupt components, but may be worth trying. Also if you have a System Repair Disk or OEM Windows Installation DVD. Both of these will repair any corrupt files.

I noticed this because the "New updates are available" always displays at the bottom task bar (by the clock) and shows the same two updates that have already been installed:
Security Update for Windows 7 for x64-based Systems (KB2676562)
Security Update for Windows 7 for x64-based Systems (KB2813170)

I've tried running the "sfc /scannow" in an elevated command prompt but get the following message & error:

Beginning system scan. This process will take some time.

Windows Resource Protection could not perform the requested operation.

Thanks.

Answer:Windows Update - Cannot Check for Updates

Install this and see if it fixes your Update Error.http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=20858

im having the same problem but with xp sp3 pro ..updates cant be found ..microsoft tells me that the files are corrupt and damaged and the only thing i can do is a clean install..but i dont wanna loose everything being i dont have keys anymore for most of the softwares ..any help will be apreciated thank you in advance

Answer:XP Windows Update - Cannot Check for Updates

Hi and Welcome

have you tried this here to see if it will fix your Windows XP update http://support.microsoft.com/mats/windows_update/ this is the quicker way to try and fix Windows Update

This is the longer way http://support.microsoft.com/kb/971058

When you state that Microsoft tell you that you have corrupt files, what or where are you being told this?

I have recently been having problems with windows update and many other things. Basically it won't check for updates. When you click to check for updates, the bar starts but stays stuck searching. I then also notices microsoft security essentials does the same when u try and update. AVG free failed to install and I tried installing google chrome because I hate explorer and it also failed due to windows installer error. I tried manually installing service pack 2 from windows and it also failed. Nothing windows based will update.

I first noticed all this when I moved in with my girlfriend and started using her laptop. It is a decent laptop and the first thing I noticed it was a bit sluggish and I checked the CPU usage and one thing was hogging 70% all the time. It was windows error reporting or something similar which I disabled through systems, but nothing changed. Thats when I tried to update windows and it had 1 important update and 2 optional which I did. I remember one completed and 2 failed I think and after I restarted the computer the updater has not been working at all.

I got tune up utilities but it did not change anything after cleaning up various things. I also got rid one one malware thing from a free month trial with malwarebytes I think.

I have seen people talking about command prompts and cleaning registries but I cant get them to work properly.

I do not get errors report codes which is also a problem because its always frozen on checking for ... Read more

Answer:Windows update will not check for updates

From the MSE FAQ. I copied from my Help SectionWhen using Microsoft Security Essentials, you may receive a message that refers to virus and spyware definition updates in one of the following situations: You receive a notification that you should check for new virus and spyware definition updatesWhen you try to check for updates, you receive an error message that the virus and spyware definition updates cannot be checked, downloaded, or installedFollow these simple steps to resolve this problem. Step 1: Make sure you're connected to the Internet Microsoft Security Essentials can't update its virus & spyware definitions if you aren't connected to the Internet.If you can't connect to the Internet, see I can't connect to the Internet issue (General topic).Restart your computer, and then try to install Microsoft Security Essentials again.Step 2: Make sure the date and time are set correctly on your computer Open Microsoft Security Essentials.If the error message that you received contains the code 0x80072f8f, the problem is most likely caused by an incorrect date or time setting on your computer.Follow the steps in this online article to reset your computer's date or time setting. Step 3: Restart your computer if necessary Open Microsoft Security Essentials.If the error message that you received contains codes 0x80240016 or 80070652, restart your computer.Step 4: Remove any existing Internet security programs In Windows XP, click Start, click Run, type appwiz.cpl, and t... Read more

Hope you guys won't mind helping me with this issue. I have Windows Vista 32 bit Home Edition.

I recently noticed that it's been 2 weeks since my laptop scheduled an auto installation of windows updates on Sundays so I decided to check if any new ones were available. When I clicked on Check For Updates, I received the following message:

"Windows Update cannot currently check for updates, because the service is not running. You may need to restart your computer."

I restarted but nothing changed. I also went into the settings and selected never update, applied, then exited, then went back and re-selected auto update and install and applied but again, the same result.

I have no idea how to restart or reset the windows update so it will work.

I would really appreciate if you could please help me correct this problem.

Thank you for your time and looking forward to your replies.Best regards!

So my copy of windows 10 is ready, and i want to update everything else beforehand. but i go into windows update, and when i hit "check for updates" it says checking, then returns an error code 80244019. i already tried running the windows update troubleshooter app from their website...no luck with that. it says fixed, but i still have the same issue.i'm assuming this is the reason that when i click "lets continue" on the windows 10 update notification, its just says "working on it" for infinity.i have not tried booting in safe mode yet, because the last time i tried that, something happened and i couldnt log back into windows and ended up having to bring it to the microsoft store and had to have them clean install windows. any thoughts?

I recently installed Windows 7 on a new computer. When I was trying to install program, it told me that it could not proceed without updating .net and it instructed me to run Windows Update. When I tried, I got the message "Windows Update cannot check for updates, because the service is not running. You may need to restart your computer." I have done that several times now but still get the same message. I know how to check my services just do not know which one is the problem.

Thanks
Jim

Answer:Windows Update cannot currently check for updates.....

You can try the System Update Readiness Tool. It tries to fix the most common reasons why Windows Updates fail.

Hello Everyone:
I am unable to receive Windows updates. Even manual updates won't work. This seems to have started when I upgrade my Hard Drive to a Momentus xt 750GB (Hybrid Drive)

I combed the network and try all solution suggested. I reverted to drive images made at various time. No luck.

The first message when I click is Windows Update Checjk for update for your computer. Then Windows Update cannot currently check for updates, because the service is not running. You may need to restart your computer,

It doesn't appear to be a virus: Fresh installs won't clear the and my Norton has always been up to date. I even run Windows Malicious detector. Zero issues.

What I come to think of is a compatibility issue: 512b then, 4kb now? I know there has been a patch and I use routinely external HD of High capacity.

I would appreciate some help if you can. Again, I don't think it is a virus.

When I try to update my computer (Windows 7 64bit) I get an error message stating "Windows Update cannot currently check for updates, because the service is not running. You may need to restart your computer."

And when I checked out the services the Windows Update service is COMPLETELY GONE! What do I do?

Answer:Windows Update cannot currently check for updates

Hello Menanayo,

You could use the tutorial below to restore the Windows Update service. In addition, make sure that you have the Background Intelligent Transfer Service as well.Services - Restore Default Services in Windows 7Afterwards, see if you are able to run Windows Update. If not, then use OPTION TWO in the tutorial below to reset and re-register Windows Update to see if you may be able to afterwards.Windows Update - ResetHope this helps, Shawn

HiToday it dawned on me i had not seen any windows updates in quiet some time and also my AV Eset had not indicated updates were available either.When attempting to check updates via control panel it hung for quiet some time with a blue spinning circle the eventually took me to the check for updates screen which is red.After clicking the update button i received the dreaded notice"Windows cannot currently check for updates because the service is not running",after readiing up on the problem i have tried the various Microsoft fixes that state they have fixed various problems but still cant update,i have tried stopping the update service and deleting the software folder and restarting the update service but still nothing.At a guess i think the last updates i did was the November ones which finished with a some updates failed to install properly.I have also tried the downloads Brink has posted on the site but this has not resolved the problem so i guess its over to you guys/gals to try and help me fix this problem.Thanks in advance.

Hello! This is an issue that I've never come across before. When I try to update my computer (Windows 7 64bit) I get an error message stating "Windows Update cannot currently check for updates, because the service is not running. You may need to restart your computer." I already tried this before, but to my disappointment I still receive the message. Can anyone help me solve this issue? Thanks! If anyone needs any further information, please do ask. I'm a bit of a rookie though, haha.

Answer:Windows Update Cannot Check for Updates

Quote: Originally Posted by BriLee

Hello! This is an issue that I've never come across before. When I try to update my computer (Windows 7 64bit) I get an error message stating "Windows Update cannot currently check for updates, because the service is not running. You may need to restart your computer." I already tried this before, but to my disappointment I still receive the message. Can anyone help me solve this issue? Thanks! If anyone needs any further information, please do ask. I'm a bit of a rookie though, haha.

I've restarted my computer several times with no success. I'm lost. Will someone please help!

When I go to Services Windows Update does not show up I'm running Windows 7 64bit.

Also, when I try to install my printer, I get a message saying the driver's signature is not being recognized. I'm not sure if the two issues are related. Please advise. Please please advise

Answer:Windows update cannot currently check for updates because the service

Seen this a couple times at work - go in to the Control Panel and search for Troubleshooting - there's a section in there to fix errors with Windows Update. Usually, letting that run, along with a reboot, will fix that.

I'm a computer tech here in KS. I've been working on a customers laptop since I came in this morning, and this problem is driving me mad. In the past I've rendered good results from support at bleepingcomputers, and hope the same in this situation.

Basically, this customers laptop refuses to allow updates. Any microsoft KB article related to this problem I have done, and redone, as well as various suggestions on the net. I just recently tried reseting the update system, and BITS, with no luck because now when I try to re enable update and bits through cmd as administrator, I now get an access denied return.

Like I said, I've tried everything short of reinstalling (we make it a policy to stray from reformats or re-installs); I can't even do an upgrade in any timely fasion because as usual, the customer forgot to bring their disk while they are running vista x64, and I just have the 32 bit disk. I've heard repair via upgrade works, but that isn't an option.

So I need to get rid of the access is denied, and see if any of my efforts have paid off which I highly doubt.

Thanks in advance for any help!

Answer:Windows update unable to check for updates.

I'm a computer tech here in KS. I've been working on a customers laptop since I came in this morning, and this problem is driving me mad. In the past I've rendered good results from support at bleepingcomputers, and hope the same in this situation.Basically, this customers laptop refuses to allow updates. Any microsoft KB article related to this problem I have done, and redone, as well as various suggestions on the net. I just recently tried reseting the update system, and BITS, with no luck because now when I try to re enable update and bits through cmd as administrator, I now get an access denied return. Like I said, I've tried everything short of reinstalling (we make it a policy to stray from reformats or re-installs); I can't even do an upgrade in any timely fasion because as usual, the customer forgot to bring their disk while they are running vista x64, and I just have the 32 bit disk. I've heard repair via upgrade works, but that isn't an option. So I need to get rid of the access is denied, and see if any of my efforts have paid off which I highly doubt.Thanks in advance for any help!Two ideas come to mind: See if there is a registry error in the registry under the Windows Update. Although it shows you how to tweak the registry, it gives you some places to look and try different things out!!! You can always try Offline Update, It is a great tool to update windows offline!! You can try to update this way without being on the net... Read more

Windows update was stuck on checking for updates for about 24 hours. When I got the updates I tried to download 14 updates. They would not download. Ran update trouble shooter. It fixed 3 issues but could not solve error 0x80070057. Lost all of the updates after ranning the fix it. Now checking for updates again and taking forever. Have 2 other laptops, not HP's, no problems with downloading or installing updates. This forum was a great help to me in past. Thank you. I hope you can assist me again.

Answer:Windows update stuck on check for updates

Hi @Chassell,Thank you for visiting the HP Forums! A great place where you can find solutions for your issues, with help from the community!I came across your post about the Notebook, and wanted to assist you! I have looked into your issue about your HP Notebook and it having startup issues. Try performing a Hard Reset.When performing a hard reset please note remove any and all USB devices. Disconnect all non-essential devices.Here is a link to computer won't start for Windows.Plug the power adapter directly into a different wall outlet. Do not plug it into a power strip, surge protector, or secondary power source as this could cause and issue.Do you hear the Fans? If yes, try to connect a monitor to see what happens. Please let me know how this goes.You can say thanks for trying to help by clicking the Thumbs Up below!.Thanks.

When I click on windows update a box appears with a red shield and when I click on that another box opens that says: "Windows Update Cannot Check For Updates, Because The Service Is Not Running. You may need to restart your computer."

I should point out that this happened after the following:HDD failed, installed a new HDD - same spec and size.I started the computer with the Windows7 Repair disk that I made up last year.I reinstalled a system image that I saved 2 months ago.

Now I can't seem to update windows.Is there a way to get a new windows 7 downloaded to my HDD I have my 25 digit code.

I would like to be able to use (ie- not loose) the data and programs that are in the system image.

Thanks for your help

Answer:Windows Update Cannot Check For Updates, Because The Service Is Not Ru

Alright, I've checked the posting instructions, and let's get that out of the way.

1. Tried to install SURT, I get the following error;

Quote:
Installer encountered an error: 0x80070424
The specified service does not exist as an installed service

2. sfc /scannow
The verification was able to complete up to 58% at which it gave the error

Quote:
Windows Resource Protection could not perform the requested operation

3. No Windows Update error codes, it just says 'Check for updates for your computer' with a big red X icon

4. Log collection
I tried to attach the CBS.zip but it's 10mb, and this forum has an 8mb limit.

Okay, so I am reserving Windows 10 for the various computers at home, and when I try to update this computer which I use as an HTPC, I know I need update KB3035583 to get the option to reserve Windows 10, but when I go to do so, Windows Update tells me it can't check for updates because it's not running. I tried manually turning it on via an elevated command prompt but that doesn't work. Any help would be appreciated! Thanks!

Answer:Windows Update cannot check for updates, because it is not running

Update

So after some digging and some relevant posts here, I was able to fix the problem.
I know people hate when people don't post what exactly fixed their problem so....

I have this problem for a long time on my laptop, windows update does not automatically search for updates, I have to do a manual search to download the latest updates.

I have run the microsoft problem solver, also one that I found in this forum, I have installed and reinstalled W10 hundreds of times, but nothing fixes it, I have resorted to microsoft support and they do not give me answer. My operating system is original, came with the computer. Nor is it my laptop, I have installed windows 7 and windows update works perfectly.

Answer:Windows Update does not check for updates automatically.

Hello, there are many possible causes.

Have you ever disabled Windows update? Do you have a metered internet connection?

i have downloaded "Windows 7 Professional with Service Pack 1 x64" from microsoft servers. installed it from disk. installed all my drivers. my anti virus my anti malware. my pc is clean from threats/malware.

i have reset i have gone through all the steps to fix windows update. i fixed the error where the windows update service is corrupt and/or missing. still takes for ever to check for updates. i have a Windows 7 home Premium 64 setup disk from 2010 before Service pack 1 release. the windows update works fine before microsoft kicked out support for non service pack 1. anyway. i dont know what to do.

Answer:Windows Update unable to check for updates Please Help

Hi Dean,MS hates us W7 users, No problem your end, its thier servers that are putting us in the really slow lane.best bet let it run overnight.

I have 10 computers networked together with a Windows SBS11 server as a domain controller. Of the 10 computers 6 of them are Windows 7 Pro (64bit) and the other 4 are Windows Vista Pro (32bit). About a month ago all the Vista Computers stopped downloading updates and giving an error, "Windows can't check for updates" message. When you attempt to check for updates manually or automatically the error is displayed, however there isn't any issue with updates being downloaded and installed to the Windows 7 computers.

I've tried the following:- Ran System Update Readiness Tool.- Running Malware Bytes and Vipre Anti-Virus scans in Safemode. No infections found.- Disabled Firewall and reran search.- Reset proxy, using the netsh winhttp from the command prompt.- Restarted Windows Update Services.- Ensured that the BITS Service was running.- Updated GPO to not Windows Updates to be configured on the computers.- Changed settings in Windows Update to allow manually updating. Allowed for the updates to be installed, but after reboot computer reverted back to old settings and error appeared.

If there are any other suggestions I would be greatly appreciate them.

I am working a computer that has new install of Vista with SP2 but will not run windows update. All drivers are installed from Dell website. Norton 2013 is running and up to date.The error I get is "Windows update cannot currently check for updates, because the service is not running. You may need to restart your computer."I have tried stopping and starting BITS, Remote Procedure Call, Windows Updater then I tried removing the Software Distribution folder files; then stopping and starting Wuauserv in command line. Still does not work. Am at a loss.

Any help or suggestions is greatly appreciated.

FYI. I ran ComboFix before realizing that I should wait until instructed to. I have it in my C: directory if it is of any help.

Curtis

Answer:Windows update cannot currently check for updates, because the service is not

Since it's a new install...why not check the hard drive first...then just reinstall Windows, if the hard drive checks out as good?

Hey everyone. I recently did a factory reset on my computer and so I have a fresh installation of Windows 7 Home Premium 64 bit. Anyway, I have managed to get some updates from Windows Update installed but now I am trying to check for updates and it is taking forever for it to complete the process of checking for updates. It's been checking for updates for over an hour. I could really use some help in fixing this.

if go to windows updates i see red shield with cross if click to check for updates getting this message:

Windows Update cannot currently check for updates because the service is not running. You may need to restart your computer.

did restart. no help. did try restore to earlier point it failed.

it's all started with that i need to install .NET framework 4.0 and it failed. for new quickbooks 2013 support from quickbooks point me to that i have problems with windows updates and sagest i fix it first.

C:\Windows\system32>NET START TRUSTEDINSTALLER
The Windows Modules Installer service is starting.
The Windows Modules Installer service was started successfully.

C:\Windows\system32>

any help will be greatly Appreciated!

Answer:Windows Update cannot currently check for updates because the service is not running

Re: Windows Update cannot currently check for updates because the service is not runn

Did you try, Control Panel,, Performance,, Administrative Tools,,, Services,, and then scroll until you see Automatic Updates and see if it's started, if it's not , click on it and then click Start Service also check if,, Background Intelligent Transfer Service is running, mine is on Manual .

Okay soo, since i got my computer i try to windows update i get this error, windows update cannot currently check for updates cause the service isnt running try to reboot, ive done that and it didnt work and sometimes when i got into the update thing it freezes and not resopds...quite over all these F*** problems

Answer:Windows update cannot currently check for updates.. the service isnt

I've had this error on a few occasions and have managed to work round it by doing a rollback or using an Acronis backup but this time no luck. I have tried 3 times from different backups and each time I end up with the same error where Window Updates no longer works, all unfinished updates disappear from the list and when I turned the computer off it finished off many updates though there were a lot missing. To add to this every time I turn the computer on it downloads the same 10 updates and installs them when the computer is turned off, though they never show up in the Windows Updates panel.

I have tried using the following in an attempt to fix the problem:

Windows Action Centre - nothing suggested.

Microsoft Fixit (Online) - no success

Fixit Tool 50202 - no success

System Update Readiness Tool KB947821 - this fixed some error but not 8007370B

Disk Check - no errors (files or bad sectors)

sfc /scannow - I get the "Windows resource protection could not perform the requested action" message. I have tried running this from within Windows and from a command line, also from safe mode. Even tried the icacls command to revert file/folder permissions with no success.

The only other thing I can add it that I do not have a Windows 7 disc, only a recovery partition plus a Win7 service pack 1 disc. Unfortunately I purchased from Mesh just before they went into liquidation.

My CBS log file has been upload to https://www.dropbox.com/s/5yesxcrz3ndnpff/CBS.zip?dl=0

I mistakenly thought that all the original failed updates had successfully installed. However sorting them by name today I noticed that KB292733 which failed with a 8007371B error did not reappear for installation.

A local computer repair shop did a lot of damage to my HP Pavilion Elite with Windows 7 Home Premium 64bit. I believe they broke the windows update tool and I have tried 4 or 5 ways to fix it that haven't worked yet. I'm hoping someone else has an idea.

Situation:Run Windows Update, get an error that says "Windows Update cannot currently check for updates because the service is not running. Try restarting your computer.Restart computer, same error.Check Running services, "Background Intelligent Transfer Service" service says "started."Check Running services, "Windows Update" service is "Started"

Attempted Fixes:Fix It tool from here; https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/2730071Fix It tool from here; https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/306525Install Windows Update Standalone Installer, error: "Installer encountered an error: 0xc8000247"Instructions from https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/982018 but could not complete after carefully following all instructions - in the "destructive recovery method, step "del DataStore.mdb" does not work, the file is not found. I tried to proceed, but it did not work.Read through this thread; Windows 7 update "Service Not Running Error" and tried the cmd prompts here, too. Results:NET START BFE - already started
NET START BITS - started successfully
NET START WUAUSERV - already started
NET START TRUSTEDINSTALLER - successfully started
... Read more

Answer:Windows Update cannot currently check for updates, service not running

Please download the Farbar Service Scanner from

Farbar Service Scanner Download

Right-click on the saved file and select 'Run as Administrator', and tick all the options, then click on the Scan button - copy and paste the report to your response.

My laptop running windows 7 sp1 professional (via BootCamp) is failing to download and install windows updates. (Error 80080005 - "Windows is unable to check for updates"). I suspect that my system is hosed and that I will have to reinstall, but thanks in advance for any advice.

System Update Readiness Tool fails to install the hotfix.SFC scan fails. "Windows Resource Protection could not start the repair service"Virus and malware scans come up negative.This Microsoft FixIt program fails to download any updates.Logs attached.Thanks in advance for any assistance

Answer:Request for Assistance - Windows Update Could Not Check for Updates

Hello madsent and welcome to Seven Forums.

Sometimes it's necessary to run SFC three or more times to fix problems. After running SFC at least 3 times and rebooting the computer after each scan, try the SURT again. (See Option Two, Step 4 note.)

SFC /SCANNOW Command - System File Checker

If still no joy you could try doing a Repair Install. If successful it will fix your currently installed Windows 7 and preserve your user accounts, data, programs, system drivers, etc.

We have 5 workstations running Windows 10 ENT 1607 - all are installed via MDT and are managed to a small degree by a handful of basic GP settings. I also have WSUS running here at home - allowing me to manage the update process with ease.

All 5 stations are accessing WSUS using settings created and placed in the registry using the freeware WSUSClientManager tool out there on the internet. This tool has been flawless in creating the correct settings and allowing all machine to hit WSUS without fail.

However - for the June 2017 patch window - I discovered one of our machines was suddenly not able to update correctly. In the screen below - the station is seeing WSUS and is getting the correct three updates it needs. But notice that the Install Now button cannot be pressed.

I first thought it maybe a corrupt WU layout or possible some GP settings gone bad. So I stripped the GP back to default and forced a gpupdate /force command. Then I deleted all WU settings placed by the WSUSClientManager tool and restarted. Still locked out. So I then ran the latest WUTroubleshooter to essentially reset WU back to scratch. Rebooted. Went into the WU Dialog and see something slightly different:

But the bloody "Some settings are managed..." message is still displayed. Making it impossible to even click on Check For Updates

NOTE: I have tried every article I can find that suggests the this "Some settings are managed" message hanging around is some old bug ... Read more

After I have done the One Key Recovery, the windows update just couldn't start anymore... My version is Windows 7 64bit. 1. I had tried to restart the Windows Update service in services.msc, (it said it's running), but failed in doing update. 2. I had tried to install the diagnostic tool from ms, http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2730071, still failed... I don't know what else can I do... Please help~~~

Windows Update doesn't seem to be working for me, it's giving me an "unknown error" with the code above. I have tried Tweaking.com's Windows Repair Tool, but the same problem still arises. I'd be grateful for any help.

Coincidentally, when I try to install Microsoft .Net Framework 4, the same error code appears and the program refuses to install. Could it be related?

Answer:Windows Update Cannot Check For Updates (Error Code 80096001)

Try this fix it reboot your machine and check updates.http://support.microsoft.com/kb/822798

I'm trying to intstall updates for Windows 7 in Control Panel/Check for updates/Install Updates, but Upgrade to Windows 10 is on screen and I can't seem to proceed without the update. I already tried it and I don't like it so backed out. I don't want to upgrade and want it off of my computer. How do I remove it and all the components associated with it? I only use it for personal use, email, Facebook, a few games, etc. and not for business. 10 was too confusing and there's no one over my shoulder teaching me a new system and where all my stuff went.

Answer:Remove Update Windows 10 from Control Panel Check For Updates

Hello hansarose, and welcome to Ten Forums.

The tutorial below can help show you how to disable and remove the "Upgrade to Windows 10" update.

I'm trying to intstall updates for Windows 7 in Control Panel/Check for updates/Install Updates, but Upgrade to Windows 10 is on screen and I can't seem to proceed without the update. I already tried it and I don't like it so backed out. I don't want to upgrade and want it off of my computer. How do I remove it and all the components associated with it? I only use it for personal use, email, Facebook, a few games, etc. and not for business. 10 was too confusing and there's no one over my shoulder teaching me a new system and where all my stuff went.

Answer:Remove Update Windows 10 from Control Panel Check For Updates

Hello hansarose, and welcome to Ten Forums.

The tutorial below can help show you how to disable and remove the "Upgrade to Windows 10" update.

I have read the forums for this question before. when trying to update windows so that i may download a newer version of zune to use with my window's phone I recieve this "window update cannot currently check for updates becuase the service is not running.
You may need to restart your computer." while i am checking for updates in the systems and securites section of my control panal. I have a Refurbished Gateway Touchscreen computer. It came with windows 7. Restarting has done nothing to help. Please help me
fix this problem.

Answer:Windows update cannot currently check for updates because the service is not running. You may need to restart your computer

Hi,
This worked for me (Windows Server 2008 R2):

go to services and stop Windows update servicelocate C:\Windows\SoftwareDistribution\ folder and delete all its contentstart Windows update servicecheck for updates

Lenovo T500 laptop Problem: Windows Update cannot currently check for updates, because the service is not running/the copy of Windows 7 installed is not genuine. Or How I learned to stop worring and love my Lenovo T500.First of all my current specs.Operating SystemWindows 7 Ultimate 64-bit SP1CPUIntel Mobile Core 2 Duo @ 2.93GHz 34 °CPenryn 45nm TechnologyRAM8.00GB Dual-Channel DDR3 @ 531MHz (7-7-7-20)MotherboardLENOVO 224158U (None) 40 °CGraphicsLCD 1280x800 ([email protected])Intel Mobile Intel 4 Series Express Chipset Family (Lenovo)Intel Mobile Intel 4 Series Express Chipset Family (Lenovo)Storage298GB Western Digital WDC WD3200BEKT-75PVMT0 (SATA) 31 °COptical DrivesMAT**bleep**A DVD-RAM UJ892AudioConexant 20561 SmartAudio HD Running this configuration gave me no problems at all. Everything installed just like I needed it to and runs perfect. The Hard Drive is a WD Scorpio Black 320gb Sata 2. If I put anything higher than 320gb that is when I run into the Windows Update cannot currently check for updates, because the service is not running/the copy of Windows 7 installed is not genuine. Problem or if I install any sata 3 hard drive.So what is the solution you ask? Good question. Don't install the Intel Matrix Storage Manager or the TPM or the Intel AMT Management Engine. Run Windows Update and your good to go. This solution was tested only using a WD Sata 3 Black 500gb HD. This was not tested on any other type of HD Or HD of higher capacity nor an... Read more

Windows Update error code 80070490 appeared on 20 September 2013 and message "Windows can't check for updates". I use Windows Vista Home basic 32 bit, Service Pack 2. I tried almost all suggestions in Internet (including these on Microsoft Web-page) about this how to fix this problem, including Microsoft Fix It, System Update Readiness Tool, Windows Update Diagnostics DIAGCAB file and etc., but the message continue to appear. The last successful update was on 13.09.2013. All updates made before and on 13 September are written as "successful" in "Update history" folder, but when I open "Installed Updates" folder, I don't see nothing and there is written "No updates are installed on this computer", which is strange, because by this moment Windows Update was made automatically without any problems. Please help me to fix the problem with this error code!

ps.: On 23 of September I reinstalled Windows Update Software from Microsoft Web Page:Microsoft Updateand the notification message " Windows can't check for updates" from my taskbar dissapeared and never appeared again, so..i thought the problem is solved, but yesterday evening(13 October) when i opened Widnows Update in my Control Panel and pressed "Check for updates" it started to seek for updates but after some time again showed me the same error code and the same message "Windows could not search for new updates". So..it seems Windows... Read more

Dell Optiplex 755, Win 7 Home. I have inherited this PC from the estate of a deceased uncle. I was with him when he purchased the PC so know it came from a legit source. Moreover, I have seen him successfully use it. The last recorded Windows updates are from July, 2015, when the PC ceased being used and a Win 7 sticker is still affixed to the case and the number is readable.

When I bring up the Windows Update site, I don't get an error code but do get a message telling me that 'system administrator' permission is required. So far as I know, there has only ever been one 'Administrator' user account account ever set up (and it still exists) and no password was involved, so far as I know.

As this may be a 'user' issue, how do I get to the 'super administrator' account and how do I get rid of any password that may have been established? Alternatively, would it be helpful to do a system reset to the date of the last update?

Otherwise, suggestions, advice, pointers to an appropriate tutorial, or anything else would be most appreciated as I would like to get this PC operating properly again

Answer:Can't get Win 7 Update to check for updates

This might be helpful.

Password Reset

At the bottom of the tutorial their are a bunch of other tutorials.

How to Reset the Password of a User Account in Windows 7How to Change the User Account Password if Unable to Login to WindowsHow to Change the Password for Your or Another User Account in Windows 7How to Create a Windows 7 Password Reset DiskHow to Create a "Forgotten Password Wizard" Shortcut in Windows 7 and VistaHow to Create a "Password Reset Wizard" Shortcut in Windows 7 and VistaHow to Use System Restore to Change User Account PasswordHow to Prevent or Allow a User to Change their Password in Vista and Windows 7How to Remove the Password for Your or Another User Account in Windows 7How to Create, Change, and Use a Password Hint in Windows 7

I bought a new computer with W7 and wanted to get the update to reserve my W10 copy but ran into the problem that the "checking for updates" screen never found anything and continued searching. I've googled the problem and have found dozens of solutions which I've tried all, many of them were from this very forum which is why I joined to see if I could be helped. The Fix it program did find problems but didn't fix it, when I go to CMD there are some commands I am not allowed to do even when I run as an administrator, Win Update doesn't run on Safe Mode even with networking on and whatnot. I've uninstalled McAffee and all the Lenovo bloatware on the computer which did seem to be affecting the performance. I even restored the computer to factory settings. The only thing I haven't done is let Windows Update run all night, I've only left it on for about 3 hours but I think that's enough. Here is the .zip file of my logs..

Is there anyway I can even manually install the updates? I mean all I really want is Windows 10 and I guess when I install that this problem would technically be fixed right?

How do you check for updates after Windows Update fails to install an update (e.g., (KB3122947) - Error 0x80070643)? The only buttons that show up are Retry or Download, not Check for Updates which is usually there. I have automatic updates disabled (set to notify only) via Group Policy, by the way.

Answer:Check for Updates After Update Error?

Go to Program and Features check updates and you will find it in there

How do you check for updates after Windows Update fails to install an update (e.g., (KB3122947) - Error 0x80070643)? The only buttons that show up are Retry or Download, not Check for Updates which is usually there. I have automatic updates disabled (set to notify only) via Group Policy, by the way.

Answer:Check for Updates After Update Error?

Go to Program and Features check updates and you will find it in there

Two days ago I upgraded from Vista Home Premium to Windows 7 Home Premium, which initially seemed to go well. Then Windows would not update. It either stays stuck checking for updates or says Windows could not search for new updates, with error code 8024001b. I've checked that Windows Update and Background Intelligent Transfer services are running, deleted SoftwareDistribution Download and DataStore caches, and run Windows Troubleshooting FixIt program but they didn't help. Windows Update service is running continuously with high CPU usage.

I've run the SURT which completed. I then tried again to install Windows updates but no improvement. The SFC scan found no integrity violations. I've attached the CBS folder.

Running a laptop (Win 7 32 bit) that I rarely use and am trying to get a lsit of updates to apply but get msg that the update service is not running. Used the 'Service Update' tutorial and did the Windows Update procedure - then rebooted. Still get msg.

Suggestion?

Answer:cannot Check for Updates - Update Service Not Running

Hello Win7rip,

Try this:

Control Panel -> Administrative Tools -> Services. Scroll Down and find the Windows Update service and make sure it is started.

As said, when I boot the PC Action Center reports I need to change my update settings. This I do and change to auto download and install and click OK, on reboot this changes back to "Never Check for Updates (Not recommended)".

Don't know when this started but have recently updated Bitdefender TS 2014 to the latest 2015 version so am not sure if this could cause it. Checked the BD forum but cannot find anyone else reporting a similar problem.

Maybe a SFC or Registry problem? Hell, I know nothing!!

Topic should be WIN Udate not IN Update

Answer:IN Update reverts to Never Check for Updates (Not rec...) on startup

Problem was within the Profile settings for BitDefender, in two of the three pre-set 'profiles' the default setting was to "postpone downloading windows updates" Unchecked this option and back to normal.

Is it normal to check one update box and two updates install ? Windows update is set at:"Check for updates but let me choose whether to download and install them" and"Give me recommended updates the same way I receive important update" is unchecked.

I check the box for the Microsoft Security Essentials Definition Update and clicked OK.It said one optional update selected, install updates.When clicked install updates it downloaded and installed the two updates.I only wanted the Microsoft Security Essentials Definition to install.

Is this normal?

Thanks,

Answer:Is it normal to check one update box and two updates install ?

That does seem to be fairly normal behaviour. If you don't want to install an update when you are installing other updates you need to Right Click on that update & select Hide. Just unticking the box does not always stop the update & even if it does it will keep reappearing until you actually Hide it.

I have never posted on a forum before so apologies if I am doing this wrong. The problem started when I tried to plug in my (new) iphone to my Dell pc. The device was not detected so I tried to update my itunes software - update failed and I received a Windows 7 error. After searching through multiple forums and trying to download windows utility cleaner, etc - nothing has helped. Also, if I try to run the 'Check for Updates" link on my computer - if NEVER stops searching for updates and there for I cant update anything. Not sure where to start

To properly analyse and solve problems with Activation and Validation, we need to see a full copy of the report produced by the MGADiag tool (download and save to desktop - http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?linkid=52012 ) Once saved, run the tool. Click on the Continue button, which will produce the report. To copy the report to your response, click on the Copy button in the tool (ignore any error messages at this point), and then paste (using either r-click/Paste, or Ctrl+V ) into your response. - **in your own thread**, please

Please also state the Version and Edition of Windows quoted on your COA sticker (if you have one) on the case of your machine (or inside the battery compartment), but do NOT quote the Key on the sticker!How to Tell

So I have this weird thing happening in my relatively fresh install of Windows 10. Whenever I search for "Check for Updates" or "Windows Update settings" on the search box of the start menu, I get the results that I want but if I press enter or try to click on those results nothing happens.. As far as I know I can click all others search results but those, and maybe others related to windows update.

I can still get updates by going to Settings>Update & Security though.

In my other computers this works fine, and as far as I can tell all the updates are done.From what I've searched around other people seemed to have a similar issue where they couldn't acess the settings at all which isn't my case. Still I tried the sfc/ scannow that a lot of users seemed to recommend but no results.

So I have this weird thing happening in my relatively fresh install of Windows 10. Whenever I search for "Check for Updates" or "Windows Update settings" on the search box of the start menu, I get the results that I want but if I press enter or try to click on those results nothing happens.. As far as I know I can click all others search results but those, and maybe others related to windows update.

I can still get updates by going to Settings>Update & Security though.

In my other computers this works fine, and as far as I can tell all the updates are done.From what I've searched around other people seemed to have a similar issue where they couldn't acess the settings at all which isn't my case. Still I tried the sfc/ scannow that a lot of users seemed to recommend but no results.

The problem start with my wife's PC. It started a few weeks ago she told me. She can't open Outlook Express (doesn't start), access My Space or get updates at Windows Update. Also some images on sites do not load.

I then checked my PC and found, I couldn't access Windows Update, My Space, Thunderbird fails to retrieve emails. I have not noticed any issues with images.

Given this sounded like some of the behaviors I have heard of trojans doing I thought I would post my logs here and see if anyone sees anything out of place. Normally I wouldn't consider a cross contamination but about two weeks I temporarily set up a home network between our PCs to share a few files. The next day I disabled NetBIOS on my PC but as we are both behind a hardware firewall, I guessing if it happened it must have happened then.

I don't know what I did, but nothing happens when I click on those two things in the search bar:

View image: wtf

I reinstalled Windows a few hours ago, and IIRC pressing those with the mouse lead somewhere. Now when I click on them, it does nothing. I have to type in "Settings", so I can click on the actual Windows App. Then I can navigate to those settings. IIRC those results were "clickable".

Can somebody help?

Thanks in advance!

Answer:Can't open "Windows Update Settings" or "Check for Updates"

Hello iamnewhere,

If you like, here's a Windows Update shortcut to use for now until hopefully an update will sort it for you.

I don't know what I did, but nothing happens when I click on those two things in the search bar:

View image: wtf

I reinstalled Windows a few hours ago, and IIRC pressing those with the mouse lead somewhere. Now when I click on them, it does nothing. I have to type in "Settings", so I can click on the actual Windows App. Then I can navigate to those settings. IIRC those results were "clickable".

Can somebody help?

Thanks in advance!

Answer:Can't open "Windows Update Settings" or "Check for Updates"

Hello iamnewhere,

If you like, here's a Windows Update shortcut to use for now until hopefully an update will sort it for you.

I recently (one week ago) made myself a dual-boot to Windows Vista SP2. I installed everything I needed and set the Windows updates to Automatically install updates. When I needed to make a video smaller (no need to talk about this in this thread) on Handbrake it said I needed Microsoft .NET Framework 4.0. I was surprised to see that. I went to see what Windows updates does and it wasn't checking for updates, as I set it to do. I started the check myself. I left it like that 30 minutes. When I closed my game, it was in the same state: checking for updates. So, I went to my .NET Framework 4 installer and, after 15 minutes, it gave an error: another installer is running. There were no installers, besides Windows update. So, I closed its process and let the installer run. After 15 minutes, it gave me an error (I don't remember the name of the error, I'll post it ASAP). So, I started researching, tried everything (MS FIXIT 50202, reset windows update history, reregister windows update components which gave me error 1060 and error 5 - error 5 is after trying MS FIXIT). I tried to "force" the .NET Framework 4 install by installing it step-by-step: 1.1 1.1 SP1 3.5 4. No succes. I AT LEAST need to install that .Net Framwork somehow. And the most interesting part is that my antivirus doesn't say that my OS is not up-to-date . SPECS: 6GB RAMAMD Athlon ll X4 750K 3.2-4.0 GHzAMD Radeon R7 240 4GB GDDR3

As the title says, I have problems with Windows Update. I tried some fixes like: Reset_Reregister_Windows_Update_Components, Reset_Windows_Update_History, MicrosoftFixit50362 (which is a Microsoft Installer Fixer that couldn't install PowerShell), MicrosoftFixit50202. But what I really need is installing .NET Framework 4. I tried forcing it to install, installing it step by step, but it couldn't go further than .NET Framework 3.5. I need that Framework, the other updates don't really matter. And the interesting thing is that my antivirus doesn't say that Windows is not up-to-date, which is not normal, in ESET Smart Security, if Windows is not up-to-date.If specs matter:6 GB RAMAMD Athlon ll X4 750KAMD Radeon R7 240 4GB GDDR3Vista SP2

Many other Vista users have reported that Windows Update seems to get stuck at "Checking for updates..." for long periods of time, and this problem dates back to the August 2015 Patch Tuesday updates - see my screenshots in ScousaJAY's thread windows update just seems to hang while checking in the VistaForums. This month's December 2015 Patch Tuesday updates required a full hour on my machine before it finished the "Checking for updates..." phase and finally presented a list of available updates, so you might want to try running a manual Windows Update and leaving your computer alone for an hour or so to see if it eventually runs to completion.

You might also want to read Nikilet's recent thread Updates were not configured correctly in that same forum. Some Vista users, including myself, received an error message this month stating "Updates were not configured correctly. Reverting changes. Please do not turn off your computer" when they tried to install the December 2015 Patch Tuesday updates. Six updates for the Vista OS and one cumulative update for IE9 were marked as "Failed" on my machine after Windows forced an automatic rollback and re-boot of my machine. I re-ran Windows Update today and all Important updates that failed yesterday eventually installed successfully ("Checking for updates..." still took about one hour and I declined one Recommended update KB3112148 for Vista and one Optional update KB3106614 for Silver... Read more

MS Defender updates from Windows Update in settings fail, other Updates successful, but MS Defender from Control panel can update the same definition updates without problems (why, oh, why? can't I just select and copy from settings? )

I'm trying to add the latest updates on my Windows 8 (64-bit) laptop (Asus Q400A-BHI7N03) and the checking for updates... never completes. I've even tried leaving it over night with no success.
Any help would be greatly appreciated!

Answer:Windows Update never finds updates (Checking for updates never ends)

try running the Windows Update Troubleshooter:
http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=9830262"A programmer is just a tool which converts caffeine into code"

Working on an older Dell laptop for a friend (1.8ghz single-core, 1.5GB RAM) and cannot seem to get Windows Update to work...it will take hours to "check for updates" and then find some. I select the ones I want, install them, it claims they are "successful" and that the computer requires a restart. I restart to find they fail as the computer is restarting and that they continue failing as the computer comes back up after reboot.

I then check for updates again and get the same issue. It seems to install one or two updates each time, but the rest seem to fail (I know this as the owner has dial-up [I know, right? 0_o] and upon this last failure cycle, I now see the Win10 "reserve your copy" panel under Windows Update which was never there before.)

I've tried a few things in a few other threads including installing the December Windows Update update patch manually and I am still getting this issue...

I want to update my L930 but when I check for new update it says no update, and it does not detect the new win10 update? I've installed and launched the Upgrade Advisor already. Am I the only one (I've got a Lumia 930 CV GBIE with denim)

Answer:I want to update my L930 but when I check for new update it says no windows 10 mobile update!!!!

This computer is running windows vista, 32 with sp 2. The icon in the task bar tells me. Windows can't check for updates. If I open it and try to check for updates. All I get is a try. then it goes back to the check for updates. It does nothing. If I check for solutions it gives me a link. When I try to open the link I get Windows can't display the web page. One time i got a windows update error -80072EFE-_dt000 When I was looking to restore my computer. The last time it had updated was 8-2-10. Amyone know what is going on here. Thanks Dan

I have Vista 32 and have AVG security. Ive noticed since last month my windows cant check for updates.
I have done all the scans through avg on the laptop and it says its clean.
Every time i go to Microsoft and try to download updates from their sites it says that the web page failed.
im now starting to growl at the laptop.
please has anyone got any advice? i even thought that someone may have stolen my license number and using it on another computer?
any ideas?

thanks for reading

Amanda

Answer:windows cant check for updates

Hi and welcome to TSF have a look at these http://support.microsoft.com/kb/906602

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/193385 http://v4.windowsupdate.microsoft.com/troubleshoot/
do you recieve any error message

When checking for updates get the following message "Windows update cannot currently check for updates, because the service is not running. You may need to restart your computer". Restarting the computer does not help!

When running diagnostics, get the following message "C:\Windows\diagnostics\system\networking error code 0x8E5E0247".

I have Vista Ultimate installed.I switched my PC on this morning, and when Windows Update went to check for updates it showed 'Windows can't check for updates'. It also shows when I go into Control Panel/System & Maintenance/Windows Update and when I checked for updates in there it showed error 80240030. I wondered what could be causing this.Any help would be appreciated :)

I have searched through many threads and I have been unable to find an answer.

My windows update is unable to check for updates, an whenever I manually check for updates, Install now shows up, once the installation process begins, a couple of minutes go by and windows returns to checking for updates, and I am right back to Check for updates for your computer.

I've checked the history, and so far KB948610 has failed 4 times, and KB953733 once in the past (windows apparently never tried again).

Has anybody have a clue how I can resolve this???

Answer:Windows can't check for updates (pls help!!!)

You may try the suggestions of this tutorial: http://www.vistax64.com/software-too...air-tools.html

My computer continually starts up with the icon "windows can't check for updates", I have tried disabling/enabling Windows Firewall many times and re-trying the installation but nothing works! If anyone know how to fix this problem, I would greatly appreciate it!Thank you

Answer:Windows won't check for updates

Hi , Welcome to VF,

You could follow this article Cannot Update Windows using Windows Update see whether that fixes your issue.

When I load up my Windows Update link I get an "error on page" message in the bottom left hand corner of my browser. If I refresh the page I can sometimes get it to move ahead to the custom/express install page, but I cannot get any further and actually check for updates.

What is the meaning of this?!Is this a problem with their site or my computer?Last time I got any updates was that day a few weeks ago where they had 10-20 new updates.

i am posting this query for my daughter who is even less computer literate than me. When she turns on the computer she gets a message saying 'windows can't check for updates' and this has been going on for some weeks and when she opens the update centre and trys to download the updates it fails and shows this error code: 80072EFD.

She also get a mesage that her current windows defender is out of date. i tried to download defender again from microsoft download centre but message pops up 'defender is included in vista package' so can't download.

At start up she also get a message saying BHO.DLL and IE3ShSH application stopped working.

Any help would be appreciated.

she has vista home basic and the machine is 32 bit.

Thanks.

Answer:Windows can't check for updates

Originally Posted by jakjam

i am posting this query for my daughter who is even less computer literate than me. When she turns on the computer she gets a message saying 'windows can't check for updates' and this has been going on for some weeks and when she opens the update centre and trys to download the updates it fails and shows this error code: 80072EFD.

Windows Update error 80072efd

She also get a mesage that her current windows defender is out of date. i tried to download defender again from microsoft download centre but message pops up 'defender is included in vista package' so can't download.

Windows Defender is build-in Vista and unable uninstall/install it.You can only update manually Windows Defender How to troubleshoot definition update issues for Windows Defenderbut first solve first one error,surly both problems are related

EDIT

At start up she also get a message saying BHO.DLL and IE3ShSH application stopped working

This is trojan http://www.processlibrary.com/directory/files/bho/26949

Run this tool http://www.malwarebytes.org/

next prepare logs MAIN and EXTRA from OTL http://oldtimer.geekstogo.com/OTL.exe(leave default settings).Logs attache to post.

I get the message 'Windows can't check for updates' when I roll-over the Windows Updates icon in the notification area of my task bar. When I open up the Windows Updates window and tell it to update, it hangs indefinitely - I don't get an error message. Something similar happens with Windows Defender.

My computer is running very sluggishly and freezes regularly. Windows Updates has not updated since 4 Nov 2009, and Windows Defender has not updated since 19 Nov 2009. I am on Vista, and am running AVG, Avast, Malawarebytes and CC Cleaner. None of them have detected any infections.

Any advice would be very much appreciated.

Thanks in advance,

Marcos

Answer:Windows can't check for updates

You have two antivirus programs running! Uninstall AVG. They counteract.

Ok recently I have been getting an error saying that windows can't check for updates, I have also been getting a Trojan by the name of 'win32/PSW.OnLineGames.OTG'. I believe I have fixed the trojan (Norton has recently learnt of it's existence and now blocks it, whereas Norton didn't have it in it's database before), however it did re-enter my system twice. Since it is a trojan associated with stealing 'World of Warcraft' account details, I assumed it had infected a file that was something to do with the game (probably an Add-on, these are made by third parties, however Blizzard does approve of using them in-game). Anyway I deleted those, and the virus hasn't been back, but I figured that could be because Norton has quarantined it.

It caught my attention though, because I was getting a virus and windows couldn't check for updates, and I have heard of instances before where the update facility has been tampered with the download viruses disguised as updates. When I click the 'Windows can't check..' bubble, and then try to check, a bar just scrolls across, I have left it for an hour and come back and it has made no progress.

I haven't checked for updates since I got rid of the Trojan for the third time, as even though I could get rid of it again, I don't want to risk it.
I could really use some help in this, for some more information:

- My vista copy is legitimate
- I have cleaned/repaired all registry files
- I have recently run a disc check
- All my temporary cac... Read more

Answer:Windows can't check for updates...

Hi,

You might want to try the Virus/Trojan/Spyware Help Forum.
Make sure you follow THESE STEPS carefully before posting in the Security Forum.

As the topic name indicates, I get this message on the tray. When I click on it and run windows update it runs endlessly. I have Windows Vista SP2 32 bit. Please help.

Answer:Windows can't check for updates

vista lifecycle is almost over.6 more weeks. there are no more updates except for security fixes. try uninstalling in series newest to oldest recent updates. sp2 is a lock down update. its a system rewrite and clean up tool. if its not installed properly itll act up so you either dump it , reinstall or try drive cleanup, defrag, and chkdsk from restart, and sysfile checker from the cmd prompt to fix any errors. it will eventually start removing history and personal info in the background every time it runs the so called monthly malware program, lol, ive never seen it find anything. its an auditing program that scans for hardware changes and programs that one may have transfered from another cpu which is not aloud. 1 install, 1 copy for backup, any alterations its gonna wipe your drive. "thats been my experience with it"

I have not been able to check for updates for months. Everytime I attempt to install an update or search for new ones I get an error code. I have searched many times for a solution on Goolge and followed the steps provided without success. I have followed a forum post on this site and have not been able to fix it.

The error codes show up as 80096001 and 9c48

Any help would be really appreciated.

Thank you,

Jeff.

Answer:My windows can't check for updates

I have followed a forum post on this site and have not been able to fix it.

Please post the link or solution you have tried next time. Were you infected? Have you tried Windows Repair Tool?

For some reason, my computer will not check for updates. It is set to automatically check for updates, but now I am getting the message windows can't check for updates.The error code is:80096001

I recently got rid of a nasty virus and think it may have changed some settings. I am sure I have removed the virus, as I have ran multiple scans using the following:Kaspersky Anti-Virus 2012Microsoft Security EssentialsMalwarebytes Anti-MalwareSUPER Anti-SpywareSpyware DoctorSpy-Bot Search and Destroy

Currently, I only have Kaspersky and Malwarebytes running on the computer, so I don't think they are compromising each other.

I have tried:system restore (all available times)Turning off real-time protection during updatesUninstalling previous updatesDownloading in Safe ModeReset Internet SettingsEven created another user on computer (I read somewhere that might help)

My windows update icon keeps telling me that "Windows can't check for updates." I open it check for updates and get Code 80070643

This is the help I get from WHS, except when I go to services I do not have an Office Source Engine.????
Windows Update error 80070643

If you receive Windows Update error 80070643 while installing updates for Microsoft Office 2003, you might need to restart the Office Source Engine (OSE) service. Windows Update can automatically start the service to install updates for Office products if the service is set to the default Manual setting. If the service is disabled, you need to restart it, and then try to install the latest updates for Office products again.

To restart the Office Source Engine (OSE) service
You must be logged on as an administrator to perform these steps.

Click to open Administrative Tools.

Double-click Services. If you are prompted for an administrator password or confirmation, type the password or provide confirmation.

If the Office Source Engine service is disabled, double-click it to open the service properties.

My Windows Security Center is telling me that PC-cillin In Sec. - Virus Protection is on b... Read more

Answer:Windows can't check for updates

I am running SP 1.
I just ran the Belarc advisor and several security updates have not been downloaded. I will go to MS and download manually to see if that fixes the problem.
Is this posted in the correct forum?

This girl on our floor is getting all of the symptoms of the good ole blaster worm and it's 1 minute to reboot issues. I figured I could just windows update until I fix it.
So I install the updates. They install fine, no errors, and windows update says they're installed. Reboot, the same updates are listed. Try once again, and again it says the same ones are listed after I reboot. So I try through automatic updates, and, once again, the same thing. The updates just aren't installing besides saying that they are installed.
I then download the stand-alone blaster worm patch. Run it, and right after I click "I Agree" and hit next, the window just closes, no errors or anything. Try again, same thing. Try in safe mode, same thing.
I've never had a problem with this before, does anyone have any recommendations?

Answer:Windows Update installs updates, but they're still listed under updates

I had the same thing on a system I was working on. I ran Spybot and Ad-aware and cleaned off so much crap... But I had to let Spybot start at reboot to catch the app-killer. Try that and see if you can get those updates to take. It may be some nastiness in the box. Umm, no pun intended.

OS = Windows Vista Home Premium 32bitThe computer became infected with the 'smart HDD' virus the evening of 4/6. This resulted in hidden files and icons disappearing, etc. I was able to recover from that by going into safe mode and running an updated version of 'Stinger'. After that I was able to update malwarebytes and run that. These removed hijack something and fake alert something. Another action I took to recover from that virus was to complete a system restore back to the morning of 4/6. There are a couple things that I think are left over remnants related to that virus infection. The one I am most concerned about is that I am unable to check for windows updates. I have used the "Windows Updates" link found in Control panel and I have also tried going to the website http://windowsupate.microsoft.com When I use the link in control panel I get error code 80070005 and when attempting to scan from the website I get error 0x800A0046. I am logged on as Administrator. I even created another UserAccount and made it an administrator and tried logging on to windows with that account, but it did not resolve. Same error. I also followed all the suggestions which come up with the receipt of the 0X800A0046 error (UserData Persistance is enabled). I get the error in both IE8 and Firefox. I installed Google Chrome and when I try go to the windows update URL it stops me and tells me to check for updates by using the link in Control Panel. I have also instal... Read more

Answer:Unable to check for windows updates.

Please download FarbarServiceScanner and run it on the computer with the issue.http://download.bleepingcomputer.com/farbar/FSS.exeMake sure the following options are checked:Internet ServicesWindows FirewallSystem RestoreSecurity Center/Action CenterWindows Update

Press "Scan".It will create a log (FSS.txt) in the same directory the tool is run.Please copy and paste the log to your reply.

trying to get my Windows to update. When I tell it to try, it scans for a while and them stops.

No error code, it's just in red and listed as an important message in the action center.
(Before people tell me to try in Safemode, I did, and you can't. Even though Microsoft says to try that, it's not possible )

Answer:Windows could not check for updates automatically

give the fixit tool here a try.How do I reset Windows Update components?

Hello, I have been looking for a solution to this problem for some time now, i have run Ad Aware, CC Cleaner, AVG 8.0 with no luck. Searching today i found a linkhttp://www.microsoft.com/communities/newsg...amp;m=1&p=1recommending i run hijackthis and submit a log. Basically the problem is i cannot update windows vista and my AVG will not update as well. I get errors when booting the computer for security and updates.I hope i have posted this in the proper place. Thanks JoeLogfile of Trend Micro HijackThis v2.0.2Scan saved at 3:01:45 PM, on 11/11/2008Platform: Windows Vista (WinNT 6.00.1904)MSIE: Internet Explorer v7.00 (7.00.6000.16681)Boot mode: NormalRunning processes:C:\Windows\system32\Dwm.exeC:\Windows\Explorer.EXEC:\Windows\system32\taskeng.exeC:\Program Files\Synaptics\SynTP\SynTPEnh.exeC:\Program Files\Windows Defender\MSASCui.exeC:\Program Files\ltmoh\ltmoh.exeC:\Program Files\Synaptics\SynTP\SynToshiba.exeC:\Program Files\Toshiba\ConfigFree\NDSTray.exeC:\Windows\RtHDVCpl.exeC:\Program Files\Toshiba\Power Saver\TPwrMain.exeC:\Program Files\Toshiba\SmoothView\SmoothView.exeC:\Program Files\Toshiba\FlashCards\TCrdMain.exeC:\Program Files\Adobe\Acrobat 8.0\Acrobat\Acrotray.exeC:\Windows\System32\hkcmd.exeC:\Windows\Sy... Read more

Answer:windows cant check for updates (Hijackthis log)

Still looking on the net no luck, no one has solved this they just say to re install vista, i did get regcure and it seemed to help a moment, got to download the updates but they did not install. Tried everything i guess ill get no help here either

Working on my daughters Dell Latitude D610 laptop which hasn't been used in over a year. No virus protection on it (not sure what happened as I loaded AVG on it a few years ago). Went to download.cnet.com, clicked the download for AVG, but received the following message: Internet Explorer was not able to open this internet site. The requested site is either unavailable or cannot be found. Same thing happened when I tried to download Avast. Used my PC to download AVG onto flash drive and tried to load onto laptop in safe mode. Receive the following mesg: Error code 0xC0070643. Installing 3rd party redistributables failed. Ran: TDSSKiller, RKill, and SuperAntispyware but still unable to run an AV program. Thought since Windows hadn't been updated in over a year, maybe that was the issue. Opened IE8 and keep getting the following: Welcome to IE8 Splash screen, Window advising browser has been upgraded, pop up window stating: A program on your computer has corrupted your default search provider setting for Internet Explorer. IE has reset this setting to your original search provider.., Information bar states current security settings put computer at risk clicking, Fix Settings for Me does not solve anything. Going to Microsoft Update page receive the following mesg: Install the ActiveX control required to view the website. The Information bar only references the Security issue, nothing about installing ActiveX. Was going to Uninstall/Reinstall IE 8, but w... Read more

Let me start this by saying that I have about 12 Lenovo ThinkPads of varying types. I have installed Windows 7 (32Bit 64Bit Home Pro and Ultimate.) Now these machines may be considered by most folks as "Legacy Models." In truth, they are
indeed older models. I delight in refurbishing them and giving them away to family members while honing my skills by working on these machines. My problem is this. None of them will update. They all get stuck in the "checking for updates" mode
endlessly and will not issue a single update. I have tried many things in an attempt to remedy this problem. Frankly, I am at wits end and do not have an answer. That, having been said, I refuse to be beaten by these machines. So, I come to
this community, hat in hands as it were, and ask whether or not there is an answer out there amongst you cyber geniuses to my current dilemna. Any takers? I wondered if whether or not there was a fix to be had @ Lenovo Support, either I am not looking at the
right places for answers from them or their community simply does not know.. Please, someone, help an old feller out why don'tcha?

When I try to run the Window Update feature it only results in error code 8007370A. Trying to follow the microsoft troubleshooting guide was fruitless as I could not solve the problem. After countless attempts I found your website and I'm now using it and I would greatly appreciate any help that you could provide. So, following your 'Update Posting instructions', I have installed the SURT on my desktop, run the SFC SCAN as admin which also failed (?Windows Resource Protection could not perform the requested operation?), and attached the CBS.zip file from step 4 to this posting. (I think)

I found this forum today after trying to fix a problem with some malware. My machine had the zeroaccess trojan (possibly amongst others) which I think I've managed to get rid of.

The software I usually run is TDSS Killer, Malware Bytes, Spybot, Perlovga PRT and SuperAntiSpyware, and this usually does the job.

After this though, I noticed that Windows Updates wouldn't run and was missing from the Services.

I found this post on here: http://forums.majorgeeks.com/showthread.php?t=264176 and have followed it down to making the FRST log (attached).

Windows updates is working now but I wondered if someone could have a look over the log and check there is nothing else suspicious lurking.

Also, there seems to be a small abnormality with my machine in that whenever I restart, it doesn't remember how my desktop icons were laid out and puts them back to how they were when I had the machine in safe mode.

Could someone have a look for me when you get a minute please.

Thanks in advance for your help.

Cheers,

Stu

Answer:Would like a check after restoring Windows Updates

Welcome to MajorGeeks, Stu You are still somewhat infected. I recommend going through the Read and Run Me First - Malware Removal Guide thread after you complete the below:

NOTICE: This script was written specifically for this user, for use on that particular machine. Running this on another machine may cause damage to your operating system

Attached is fixlist.txt

Save fixlist.txt to your flash drive.You should now have both fixlist.txt and FRST.exe on your flash drive.

Now re-enter System Recovery Options.Run FRST and press the Fix button just once and wait. The tool will make a log on the flashdrive (Fixlog.txt).Please attach this to your next message. (How to attach)